MADISON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS
Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Madison Scottish Country Dancers invite you to join us for our 46th Annual Ball with Lochanside!
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Join us for an evening of music, dancing, and fun between Madison's iconic lochs during the Madison Scottish Country Dancers' 46th Annual Ball! Enjoy scenic views of Lake Mendota, savor a gourmet catered meal, listen to live Scottish music, and dance the night away with friends old and new.
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Weekend Schedule
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Saturday, March 28
All activities at Memorial Union
800 Langdon St., Madison 53706
Prices vary, see Registration forms for details.
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Ball Program Walkthroughs
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1:00 - 2:30 pm Beginner Walkthrough (1st year dancers)
Old Madison Room (3rd floor)
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1:00 - 2:30 pm Advanced Walkthrough
Class of 1924 Room (4th floor)
4:30 pm Social Hour with Cash Bar
Great Hall (4th floor)
5:30 pm Sit-down Dinner
Great Hall (4th floor)​
7:00 pm Grand March and Ball
Great Hall (4th floor)
Musicians: Lochanside
Piper: Andrew Seevers
11:30 pm After-Ball Party at a member's home*
Sunday, March 29
10:00 am Potluck Brunch at a member’s home*
*Addresses and contact info available at the ball​
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Lochanside
With bagpipes, guitar, fiddle, celtic whistle, and a bodhran drum, this 5-piece band from Madison plays Scottish music–everything from centuries old traditional songs and upbeat dance tunes to new celtic music coming out of Scotland today. They have had experience playing for Scottish country dancing, ceilidhs, and Burns Nights as well as concerts that highlight each member’s specialty instrument. The band will be enhanced for dancing by including Liam Mullen on keyboard.
Parking Near Memorial Union
Links to current availability and maps
NOTE: The Lake Street portion of the garage is closed
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Registration Information
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Discount for cash/check payments! Walk-ins welcome (all except dinner). Pre-registration appreciated.
Register by mail/check or online/PayPal using the above buttons. Dinner registration deadline is March 12. Meal requests after March 12 not guaranteed; contact Registrar Barb Samdahl for availability.
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Student Discount / Scholarships
We offer a $15 discount for students attending the ball and/or workshop. Scholarships are also available for those otherwise unable to attend. For more information, contact Barb Samdahl, Registrar, by March 12.
Silent Auction
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There will be a silent auction with many fabulous items to purchase--bring your checkbook or cash! And bring your Venmo details/password if you'd like to pay that way. If you have an item to donate to the auction, print and fill out an auction bid sheet and bring it to the ball.
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Hospitality/Accommodations
Please indicate on the registration form if you desire hospitality and also contact hospitality chair Carol Buelow. We will do our best to accommodate everyone, but can't guarantee it. Hotel information can be found at visitmadison.com/accommodations/ or by calling the Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800 / 373-6376.
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Key Contacts
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Registrar: Barb Samdahl, 608 / 279-5954
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Ball co-chair: Ann Lindsey, 608 / 833-7690
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Ball co-chair: Scott Weiss, 608 / 358-1388
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Hospitality: Carol Buelow, 608 / 577-3127 crbuelow@wisc.edu
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Health Policy
Do not attend any of the weekend activities if you feel ill. We reserve the right to amend our policy if conditions warrant it. Full refunds are available for medical reasons.
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Sponsorship
MSCD appreciates the academic sponsorship of the UW-Madison Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic.
Next Year
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Mark your calendars for our 47th Ball Weekend, March 19-21, 2027, with Dave Wiesler and David Knight, in the Great Hall of Memorial Union.
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